He'd be a decent coach in the overrated ACC - Rich Rod just can't play in the Big Ten's sandbox. I agree that they should be able to do a little better, though.

I liked Shannon, but a change is understandable. They also have to decide what they'r going to do at QB. Jacory Harris isn't the future of this team.

They have another top prospect coming in at QB so if they can keep him on board through the coaching change that would help.

I hate to joke about this but I said Miami could be a program he would come back too....Pete Carroll, i really think the guy's heart is in college football and Miami is the east coast version of USC....long shot indeed but i could see it happening lol.

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I wouldn't be sir prized if he passed McCoy on the depth chart. I think he might have a better arm and accurate arm then him from the highlights I thought. He also got some wheels too help us prepare for QB's as Wilson , RG3 and other runners etc.

There is no way he would leave this early but Dan Mullen would be a great hire.

Mullen definitely would. He's making chicken feed at Miss State. There's talk that he might be a candidate at Minnesota, let alone a bigger program (although Minnesota will arguably pay their coach more than Miami).

There were rumors that if Shannon were fired he'd be a candidate at Minnesota. I REALLY hope this isn't the case.

I don't really understand how they had to move on. They just gave him an extension so up to this year they had to be satisfied with how he was doing. And even though you could argue they should've won certain games anyway, if Jacory didn't get hurt I think they would've went 9-3. So how do you fire a coach who could've went 10-3 (if they won their bowl game) if the starting QB didn't get hurt and they had to go to a true frosh.

As far as a replacement, I think they need to get a big time coach. Shannon was the guy who cleaned up the mess and got the program back on track. Now they need a guy who can get all those talented players to perform up to their potential.

I don't really understand how they had to move on. They just gave him an extension so up to this year they had to be satisfied with how he was doing. And even though you could argue they should've won certain games anyway, if Jacory didn't get hurt I think they would've went 9-3. So how do you fire a coach who could've went 10-3 (if they won their bowl game) if the starting QB didn't get hurt and they had to go to a true frosh.

As far as a replacement, I think they need to get a big time coach. Shannon was the guy who cleaned up the mess and got the program back on track. Now they need a guy who can get all those talented players to perform up to their potential.

Contract extensions are often done simply to help recruiting. If the buyout stays the same (and in this case it appears it has), then it's basically meaningless.

Mullen definitely would. He's making chicken feed at Miss State. There's talk that he might be a candidate at Minnesota, let alone a bigger program (although Minnesota will arguably pay their coach more than Miami).

There were rumors that if Shannon were fired he'd be a candidate at Minnesota. I REALLY hope this isn't the case.

If he would, then he should be their guy. I think he will win a national championship somewhere.

Mullen definitely would. He's making chicken feed at Miss State. There's talk that he might be a candidate at Minnesota, let alone a bigger program (although Minnesota will arguably pay their coach more than Miami).

There were rumors that if Shannon were fired he'd be a candidate at Minnesota. I REALLY hope this isn't the case.

Before every Monday night game, ESPN announcers Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski and Jon Gruden held a "chalk talk" luncheon with reporters and members of the community in which they share their perspectives on the upcoming game.

Gruden, of course, has become a hot name in several cities where coaching searches are expected at the end of the season. That includes San Francisco. Unfortunately, it will be difficult to ask Gruden's his thoughts on the 49ers. Monday's "chalk talk" has been cancelled.

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Sacramento Bee reporting that Jon Gruden is "off limits" with reporters for his gig at MNF

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"According to a UM source, former NFL coach Jon Gruden initiated contact with the university to express his desire for the job and that the interest in mutual. Hocutt said there's no timeline on the hire and that money will not be an issue in the selection."

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I really think Gruden could be a GREAT college coach. He has a lot of Pete Carroll in him. Not sure he's done with the NFL quite yet though.

I'm not getting my hopes up too much, but it would be a great hire if true imo. Immediately becomes one of the more relevant college coaches in the country.

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Gruden would be a dream hire. I think just the kinda coach to get Jacory's ass in the film room, and whip most of the gusy into shape. Plus with his NFL pedigree could see alot more recruits commiting. Fingers Crossed.

If Jon Gruden indeed leaves ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth, it may not be for an NFL head coaching job after all.

According to Lake Lewis of Sports Journey Broadcast Network on his Twitter page, the former Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Bucs head coach will take over for the dismissed Randy Shannon at Miami.

The reported deal would be worth roughly $3 million per season.

Lewis cited a credible source for the news in another Tweet:

My scoop on Gruden to UM is from a credible source I respect who is a former ESPN radio guy and also another scoop is a UM great. No lies here...

Whether or not the report is true, there’s no question that Miami’s administration is looking to make a splash with this hire, and Gruden would give the Hurricanes a fiery, offensive leader — essentially the opposite of the ousted Shannon.

It obviously seems to be too soon for Miami to have a replacement for Shannon set in stone, and the 'Canes are expected to have a thorough national search. But at the very least, could Gruden be the top contender for the opening?

Gruden's personality would work very well in a college setting. Thing is with hiring a guy like Gruden is that how long will you have him before he decides goes back to the league again? I can't see a scenario where he would have success at Miami and not go back to the pro game.